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  • Minister Swire regrets further executions in Japan

    Following news of two executions in Japan, FCO Minister Hugo Swire has called for an end to the practice worldwide.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Important change to passport service for British nationals in Japan

    The British Government is making important changes to the passport service for British nationals living overseas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Joint UK Ministerial statement on International Anti-Corruption Day

    Foreign Secretary William Hague, UK International Anti-Corruption Champion Ken Clarke and International Development Secretary Justine Greening issued a joint statement on the importance of International Anti-Corruption Day o…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The UK is to host G8 Dementia Summit

    The UK is hosting the first G8 summit on dementia in London on 11 December.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the death of Nelson Mandela

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest moral and political leaders of our time.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Temporary closure of Consulate-General in Osaka

    Consulate-General in Osaka will be closed on the afternoon of Friday 6 December from 14:30 onwards due to staff training.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK - Japan goodwill exchange at sea

    On board exchange between British Royal Navy and Japanese ships supporting ongoing relief efforts in the Philippines.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • EU declaration on 'East China Sea Air Defence Identification Zone'

    European Union declaration on the establishment by China of an 'East China Sea Air Defence Identification Zone'.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HMS Daring visits Japan

    After supporting ongoing British relief efforts in the Philippines, advanced Royal Navy ship visits Tokyo for symbolic Japan visit

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK and Japan work together to prevent killer bugs

    Antibiotics are central to modern medicine but infections from antimicrobial resistant (AMR) bacteria cause 25,000 deaths per year in Europe, and in Asia, 1 child dies every 5 minutes from AMR bacterial infections.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mr Hisashi Hieda honoured by The Queen

    In recognition of his contribution to promotion of British culture and art in Japan, Tim Hitchens, the British Ambassador to Japan, conducted an investiture ceremony for Mr Hisashi Hieda at the British Embassy Tokyo on 21 Ja…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A society where women shine

    Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative is only gathering support. Today also sees the start of 16 Days of Gender Activism, which will run r…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mr Shunichi Sugioka, Chairman of Hankyu Department Store, honoured by HM The Queen

    In recognition of his contribution to commercial and cultural relations between the UK and Japan, Tim Hitchens, the British Ambassador to Japan, conducted an investiture ceremony for Mr Shunichi Sugioka at the British Embass…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reduction in Japanese carbon emissions target for 2020: Statement by Edward Davey

    Statement by Secretary of State Edward Davey in response to the Japanese government's decision to reduce its carbon emissions target for 2020 to 3.8% below 2005 levels, or 3.1% above 1990 levels

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK nuclear experts welcome proposal to amend Japan’s radiation exposure criteria

    FCO Chief Scientific Advisor Professor Robin Grimes and Imperial College Professor Gerry Thomas welcome news that Japan may bring safe radiation limits in line with international standards

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sir John Whitehead, GCMG CVO - 1932-2013

    Former British Ambassador to Japan dies aged 81.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Asia presses UK priorities at Asia-Europe Summit

    Today's Asia Europe Meeting brings together Ministers and officials from 51 countries to discuss economic and security challenges.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Designing a future fit for an ageing society

    UK researchers, designers and transport experts visit Japan to explore and exchange knowledge on design for an ageing society

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • “美味しいイギリス”をぜひお試しください

    8月末より展開中の「Food is GREAT: A Taste of Britain」キャンペーン。今週は、テレビ番組でのスペシャル・レポートのほか、“美味しいイギリス”をパブで気軽に体験していただくキャンペーンがスタートします。

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • GREAT Week in Japan showcases best of British creativity

    44 British companies participate in a weeklong series of events to promote UK creativity and innovation in design, fashion and music.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government